David Cicilline actually said...

"I commend you both for introducing this important resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Cov..."

"I think we should all be very proud of the resolutions that are before the committee today, which I think reflect our commitment to important allies around the world and our commitment to human rights..."

"We are living in very difficult times, where we see violence and guns continuing to plague our communities."

"I think this is an absolutely important question. I do think police violence is really the key to a lot of other forms of persecution and subjugation of LGBT individuals in many countries."